Planning appeal decision
83 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 6EJ
Planning appeal 3260798 at 83 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 6EJ (London Borough of Newham) was allowed on 14 February 2022 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is suitable in principle in this location, having regard to national and local planning policies and the effect on the character of the area.
Without planning permission the material change of use to a car tyre centre and vehicle workshop
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Pleasant L
- Postcode
- E6 6EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is suitable in principle in this location, having regard to national and local planning policies and the effect on the character of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
What decided it
The mixed-use car tyre centre and shop is suitable in principle in this location close to the town centre on a main transport route, supports economic growth, and subject to conditions restricting opening hours and machinery operation, would not cause significant harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy J2Policy J1Policy SP1Policy E4 of the London Plan, 2021Policy SP8Policy D14 of the London Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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